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May 21sth, 2023

Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American Month: May is Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month. There will be several activities associated with this month.  Yearbook: Please purchase yearbooks now. There is a limited supply and they will sell out quickly. Books are $22.00 and you can purchase them online at BuyTheYearbook.comChecks are payable to Floyd Light Middle School. All forms of payment are accepted.Last day to purchase is May 31, 2023.Native American Cultural Night: When: Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Where: David Douglas High School – South Cafeteria(close to the Performing Arts Center)1500 SE 130th Avenue – Portland, OR We are excited to announce that our DDHS Indigenous Student union and our DDSD Native American Parent Advisory Council (NAPAC) along with our Community Partners are hosting a Native American Cultural Night open to the public on May 24th!  This year, we celebrate our Native Voices.Mark your calendars and join us for a celebration of Native American culture and community! Here is a 2:37 minute video from last year’s event:   2022 Native American Cultural Night. End of Year Plan – Save the Dates: End of the Year ExpectationsParentVue and ParentSquare:  Just an FYI.  We really encourage you to have both.  ParentVue: All Floyd Light families should get access to ParentVue to check assignments, grades, absences, and tardies using a computer or smartphone. If you do not have access, please contact our office at (503) 256-6511. ParentSquare: All Floyd Light families have access to ParentSquare to receive our weekly newsletters, Floyd Light related information, and alerts (emergencies, inclement weather, etc.).

Upcoming Dates Week of May 22-26 RI/MI Window Opens Monday, 5/22: ‘B’ Day Advanced & Jazz Band Concert Tuesday, 5/23: ‘A’ Day 7th & 8th Grade District Qualifiers – Gresham High School @ 3:30 pm 5th Grade Family Night @ 7 pm Wednesday, 5/24: ‘B’ Day Late Start @ 9:40 am Student of the Month Breakfast – Library @ 9-9:30 am All levels Orchestra Concert @ 7-8:30 pm Thursday, 5/25: ‘A’ Day Friday, 5/26: ‘B’ Day Extracurricular: For more information, please visit the Community Sports and Recreation Program webpage. Please see our ParentSquare post for more information, as well. Community Sports Expectations: Good Sportsmanship from coaches, players, and all spectators. Students must be present with a caregiver from both home and away teams.  Water only (Food & other beverages are not allowed). David Douglas Baseball/Softball Registration now open!  For more information, please view attached flyer or visit the website. Track and Field 5/23 – District Qualifiers (7th & 8th grade only) @ 3:30 pm – Gresham High School

Other Information: Upcoming No School Days: Monday, May 29: Holiday: Memorial DayFloyd Light will be closedFriday, June 16: Last Day of SchoolStudents dismissed at 10:15 amUpcoming Opportunities:  David Douglas Summer Learning Program July 10th-August 3rd – Monday-Thursday @ 9:25 am-1:35 pm FREEBreakfast & lunch providedTransportation is providedProject Based LearningField Trip to OMSISUN enrichment activitiesRegistration Forms: English – https://forms.gle/Rk2PspMAUTkqwbos8 Spanish – https://forms.gle/PavyVhRgAytuoVXZ7  Russian – https://forms.gle/pGAkur4Tymg6bkMaA  Chinese – https://forms.gle/YyWB86Z7dEbzgzhb6  Vietnamese – https://forms.gle/vWTFfF9dterxXJpp9  Somali – https://forms.gle/og9pWyLxC8CbcRNB8 May 21: Black BaccalaureateREAP Summer Opportunity: Here is a the link for “Reap Summer Programming” “Institute of Purpose”  during July 10th-August 4th, 2023 . Every Wednesday will be a new field trip. Any student can sign up. There will be lots of different activities taking place as well as giving them something to entertain them during summer. Institute of Purpose | REAP (reapusa.org)

Sports and Recreation:

For more information, please visit the Community Sports and Recreation Program webpage.
Please see our ParentSquare post for more information, as well.
Community Sports Expectations:

• Good Sportsmanship from coaches, players, and all spectators.
• Students must be present with a caregiver from both home and away teams. 
• Water only (Food & other beverages are not allowed).